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One of the main criticisms of Christians, both inside and outside the church, is that they are too judgmental. Is that a fair criticism? Author and teacher Shannon Popkin answers that question and tackles the big finger pointing verse, “Judge not lest ye be judged.” She’s also concerned about believers being less judgmental of themselves. Hear biblical encouragement for your soul on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible by Shannon Popkin September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She teaches advanced writing at Penn State. She’s an award-winning author. And on this edition of Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Heather Holleman takes us back to middle school. What she puts her characters through in her novel series for 10-14 year olds might be just what you need to hear in your season of life. How do you deal with the pressures of popularity, social media, friendship and the search for belonging? Don’t miss Wednesday’s Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:This Seat's Yours by Heather Holleman Resource mentioned: The Elita Brown Series by Heather Holleman September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He’s back! The voice that stops traffic when he speaks, Steve Brown returns with a message that has defined his life and ministry. He believes down to his soul that “God’s not mad at you.” And we’ll talk about the power the enemy has over us when we get stuck in our guilt, shame, fear and regret. Don’t miss a freeing, fresh conversation with Steve Brown on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:God's Not Mad at You: Confronting the Lies of Guilt, Shame, Fear, and Regret by Steve Brown September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Conversations that Keep Family Businesses StrongFamily businesses face a challenge that other companies don't: business disagreements can quickly become family conflicts - and family conflicts can threaten the business.Succession, sibling rivalry, different visions for the company's future, unclear roles and power imbalances can create friction. Sometimes the conflict is obvious. Other times, family members avoid difficult conversations until resentment has been building for years.So how can family businesses resolve disagreements without damaging either the company or their relationships?In this episode of A Seat at the Table, host Jane Singer speaks with Michael Kern, former CHRO and conflict and culture consultant, about practical ways family-owned businesses can prevent and resolve conflict.Michael explains why the best time to address family business conflict is before there's a crisis—and how open conversations about individual goals, roles and expectations can prevent misunderstandings from becoming major disputes.Why Conflict Develops in Family BusinessesEvery family business is different, but many conflicts begin when family members have different interests that haven't been openly discussed.One person may expect to eventually run the company. Another may want to leave. Someone else may want greater influence without becoming CEO.The problem is that families frequently make assumptions about what other family members want.Michael recommends starting these conversations early and revisiting them regularly because people's goals change.Important questions include:Where does each person see the business going? What role does each family member want? What does success look like for them personally?Getting those expectations into the open can expose differences while they're still manageable.How Do You Resolve Family Business Conflict?When conflict has already developed, Michael uses principles from mediation.The first step isn't deciding who's right.It's understanding what each person actually wants.That requires listening without immediately making judgments. Family members often create their own stories about why another person behaves a certain way. Those assumptions can become barriers to resolving the real problem.Michael recommends reflective listening - demonstrating that you understand what another person's position means to them - and asking questions with genuine curiosity.The objective is to move away from competing positions and uncover the interests underneath them.Someone saying “I want to be president” may actually be looking for respect, security, greater involvement in decisions or recognition of their contribution.Once those underlying interests are understood, families have more options for finding solutions.Give Everyone a VoicePower dynamics can make family business disagreements particularly difficult.Founders, senior family members or more aggressive personalities may dominate conversations. Quieter family members may accommodate them simply to preserve the relationship.That doesn't mean they agree.A neutral facilitator can create space for every family member to speak and ensure that nobody's interests disappear simply because someone else has a stronger personality or more organizational power.Michael also asks participants what they respect about each other.That can shift the conversation away from everything that's wrong and remind people that they usually share something fundamental: an interest in maintaining important relationships and, often, protecting the business.How Do You Make an Agreement Last?Getting everyone to agree in a meeting isn't enough.Michael recommends what he calls “navigating the future.”Before considering a conflict resolved, ask what could realistically derail the agreement six months or a year from now.What happens if circumstances change? What obstacles could emerge? Can everyone actually deliver what they've agreed to?The agreement should also be documented.Without a written understanding, two people can leave the same meeting believing they agreed to very different things.Regular check-ins are equally important. Family members' goals evolve, businesses change and outside circumstances can alter what is practical.A six-month review can determine whether the agreement still reflects everyone's expectations.The Best Strategy: Don't Wait for a CrisisPerhaps the most important lesson is prevention.Family businesses should discuss roles, expectations, succession and individual ambitions before disagreements become entrenched.Family members entering the company may also need clearer conversations about where they fit. Being part of the family doesn't automatically mean someone wants—or is ready—to eventually lead the company.The goal is to replace assumptions with conversations.Because when family members understand what everyone wants, they have a much better chance of protecting both the relationships and the business.In This Episode00:00 – Why family business conflicts become so complicated02:46 – Why difficult conversations need to start early06:00 – Common causes of family business conflict09:56 – How mediation can resolve serious disagreements12:37 – Reflective listening and removing judgment15:29 – Positions versus underlying interests17:46 – Using respect to rebuild common ground20:28 – How to make agreements last22:56 – “Navigating the future” and anticipating problems24:58 – Why regular follow-ups matter25:56 – Why family business agreements should be documented29:16 – Making sure quieter family members are heard30:53 – Managing power dynamics within the family33:11 – Why prevention is better than crisis intervention35:15 – Helping the next generation find the right roleAbout Michael KernMichael Kern is a former Chief Human Resources Officer and a conflict and culture consultant with experience working with family businesses, organizational culture and mediation. He helps organizations navigate difficult conversations, understand competing interests and build agreements designed to work in the real world.Website: www.mediatormindset.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwkern/SEND US A MESSAGEStop starting over again each month. We'll work one-on-one build a tailor-made system you can repeat each quarter. Marketing gets done - on easy mode. Learn more about the Consistent Marketing System.Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm
In the 140-year history of the school that DL Moody founded, he is only the 11th president. We’ll have a conversation with the new leader of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Rick Melson. He has a rich history in Christian higher education. What are the challenges and opportunities of leading a multi-faceted ministry like Moody? Hear his heart and vision for the future on Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned resource:Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, a personal question for you. It’s been 25 years since that clear, September 11th morning when the world as we knew it changed forever. How are you observing this date and what it represents? Is there something you’re doing with others or on your own that you find helpful? Your observance might be just what someone needs to hear. September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Chris Thurman says Jesus was the only perfectly healthy, sane person to walk this planet. On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, help and hope for you to become more like Jesus. Dr. Thurman points out a dozen principles for developing a more Christlike soul so we can experience closeness with others and live with meaning and purpose. Featured resource:The Way of the Soul: Becoming More Like Christ by Chris Thurman September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you live for Jesus in the trenches of everyday life? How do you make decisions about dating, marriage and money in ways that honor God? Author and speaker Dr. Lina AbuJamra tackles the concept of what it really means to follow Jesus. What does living by faith look like? How do you avoid caving to the pressures you face daily? Don't miss the practical, biblical encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus by Lina AbuJamra September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't miss a "better" program. Throughout Proverbs and the Psalms, writers use the word "better" at the beginning of a verse. "Better a little with fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil." Look at some life event or lesson you've learned through the years and write your own proverb. Start it with "better," and then share some wisdom living—Tuesday on Chris Fabry Live. September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is your invitation to meet someone special on Labor Day. Perhaps you've known this person for a long time, but you have no idea why they're on the planet, why he or she matters, and what they should do with their life. Who's the special person? It's YOU! Bill Hendricks provides practical steps you can take to become who God created you to be on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:The Person Called You: Why You're Here, Why You Matter and What You Should Do with Your Life by Bill Hendricks September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're going to archives for a great Friday conversation about Shorty. Bud. Pooch. And Punkin. You'll even hear what Dr. Kathy Koch's nickname was. How did you get that nickname? Who gave it to you? Why did it stick? Has that nickname helped or hurt your self-image? You'll laugh and maybe shed a tear or two when you hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation about nicknames! Resources mentioned:June Bug by Chris Fabry September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In so many arguments, as one person is making her point, the other person is formulating his response. He’s not really hearing her point, he’s preparing his counterpoint. It’s tactical gamesmanship, and they’re keeping mental score. Hopefully that DOESN’T sound familiar. But if it does, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to resolve conflict by following an example we see in Scripture. Today, practical help for everyone. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In so many arguments, as one person is making her point, the other person is formulating his response. He’s not really hearing her point, he’s preparing his counterpoint. It’s tactical gamesmanship, and they’re keeping mental score. Hopefully that DOESN’T sound familiar. But if it does, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to resolve conflict by following an example we see in Scripture. Today, practical help for everyone. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you trust God in the middle of your suffering? If life is more than you can handle right now, don’t miss this edition of Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has seen her share of health struggles, depression, and rejection. And she says, from experience on her North Carolina farm, that in the pain of your life, something good will grow. Don’t miss the encouragement for your soul. Featured Resource:Something Good Will Grow: Finding God's Heart in the Soil of Suffering by Nicole Jacobsmeyer September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disagreement and conflict is almost inevitable in human relationships. When that happens, some people put up their fists . . . others call up their lawyer. Others look up the Proverb that says a soft answer turns away wrath. In the big picture, those moments can either undergird our efforts to share Christ, or undermine them. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us deal with everyone in a spirit of grace and humility. We’re in Acts chapter 15. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disagreement and conflict is almost inevitable in human relationships. When that happens, some people put up their fists . . . others call up their lawyer. Others look up the Proverb that says a soft answer turns away wrath. In the big picture, those moments can either undergird our efforts to share Christ, or undermine them. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us deal with everyone in a spirit of grace and humility. We’re in Acts chapter 15. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Kathy Koch is on a mission to help families find reconciliation. She returns to talk with adult children who have a fracture in their relationship with a mom or dad or both. What are the ramifications of cutting off your parents? What steps can that adult child take move toward communication—and how can parents encourage and not impede that movement? Hear help and hope on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can two godly people have conflict? Yes, they can. And Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a biblical example. We'll see the nature of the conflict and discover the biblical path to a proper resolution. It's good insight for the friction in our daily lives. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's go on a biblical treasure hunt with author and speaker Nancy Guthrie. She believes every book of the Bible, Old and New Testaments, provides an opportunity to encounter Jesus. If you've had a difficult time reading through the entirety of the Scriptures, Nancy has a resource to help you not only persevere, but also uncover the beauty and sufficiency of Christ. Join us for Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Beholding Christ: A Daily Guide to Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture By Nancy GuthrieBeholding Christ events September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some people are fierce defenders of their rights. Others try to "do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than themselves." Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that humble attitude preserves harmony in relationships and undergirds our witness. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He was known as the Prince of Preachers. He wrote 135 books. He was a philanthropist and a man who still casts a long shadow on the Church. Author and pastor, Ray Rhodes, gives a sweeping view of the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. What was he like at home? What was it like to experience one of his messages? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes Jr. August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Pepito is joined by Dr Kathy Koch to talk about raising healthy adult children and staying in relationship with them through trial-and-error parenting, making mistakes, and the four pillars to raise healthy children and the importance of choosing relationship whenever possible. As any parent with more than one teenager knows, parenting — what you know and what you think you know — shifts dramatically as children come of age. So often parents either react to older children without flexibility, humility or grace and wonder why the formulas of the early years aren't working or they simply give up on parenting. Dr. Koch lays out the ways we can choose connection, learn with our children, and continue to gently shepherd them through their teenage years. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet. In this episode– Prayer, community, humility, and honesty The importance of apologizing to your children The key to parenting adult children is having your identity right: first you in Christ, then you as a spouse, and finally you as a parent If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more, check out Dr Kathy's newest book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children Don't forget you can get 10% off the Peaceful Press with code "Restoration10" You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Dr Kathy Koch and her work here- Celebrate Kids Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
It’s a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation as verbivores unite! A verbivore enjoys words and you'll have fun as listeners tell the truth about their unknowing mispronunciations. Some listeners said a word incorrectly for years. The stories will make you smile and might bring a little learning to the Radio Backyard Fence. Hear an hour of verbal fun about mispronounced words on Chris Fabry Live. August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The culture around us looks at aging as a steep decline from relevance to irrelevance. But Jen Wilkin says the Bible gives us a compelling and hopeful perspective on aging. How do we embrace our age instead of fighting to stay young? How do we follow the biblical injunction to number our days aright? Don’t miss the encouragement for all ages, coming up on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World by Jen Wilkin August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We live in a world confused about sexuality. So how do parents help pre-teenagers? Author and educator, Dr. Christopher Yuan has a new approach from The Holy Sexuality Project. It’s a first-of-its-kind animated discipleship series helping preteens discover God's design for identity, sexuality, gender, and following Jesus. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live! Featured Resource:The Holy Sexuality Project: Preteen Series August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are presenting part 2 of our happiness conversation. This time, happiness and your children. Dr. Jonathan Eckert believes the pursuit of happiness is making our kids miserable. He says there is a happiness crisis we’re facing as parents and the antidote is to help children embrace struggle and adversity so they can become resilient, joyful and happy. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:The Happiness Crisis by Jonathan Eckert August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are beginning a two-day series on happiness. First, from across the pond, pastor and author Andrew Wilson will talk about what happiness is, where to find it, and how to make it last forever. Is there a distinction between happiness and joy? What are the common myths the culture feeds us about the topic? Don't miss the practical discussion on Chris Fabry Live. Resource Mentioned:Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever by Andrew Wilson August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
His pitcher was in a pickle. It was a high-pressure situation. So the coach of the Little League team went to the mound. We want to hear your reaction to what Coach Drew said last week to his pitcher, the other players on the mound, and everyone watching ESPN. And then we’ll hear from Coach Drew Breivogel himself on Chris Fabry Live. Resource Mentioned:Article: Baseball Coach Goes Viral for 'Jesus Is Still Lord' Message to Pitcher August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't miss the return of those boys of the Bible, they put the "chat" in eschatology and the "phil" in Nephilim—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—that's right, the two Michaels return to Chris Fabry Live! Ask your question about a difficult verse—or the meaning of a Proverb—or maybe you're struggling with a theological or Christian life question. Join the biblical fun with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned resource:Michael Rydelnik Testimony August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What difference did a marriage conference make in your life? We want to hear your response to that question as we welcome back author, counselor and radio host, Captain Love Language, Dr. Gary Chapman. He has seen light bulbs go on in the lives of couples for decades. Encourage others with your story about your marriage conference experience on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Upcoming family and marriage conferences August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you lost your delight in God? Or, perhaps you’ve never experienced that feeling in the first place. Former atheist Stéphanie Rousselle wants to help us live out Psalm 37:4. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. How do we awaken delight in our souls so we find our longings satisfied? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Awaken Delight: Satisfying Your Soul's Longing for God by Stéphanie Rousselle August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The book club is in session on Chris Fabry Live. That’s right, Rosie’s book club 2.0 returns with author and professor, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. Our selection for August is George MacDonald’s story, The Wise Woman. If you’ve read it and have comments or questions, join us. And if you haven’t, you’ll hear about a good story and gain insight on this author who has influenced so many writers. Featured Resource:The Wise Woman by George MacDonald August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever received little bits of wisdom or caring in your lunchbox? Or have you written a note to a child to remind them of your love and concern? You’ll hear from the members of Point of Grace—and a song that will stir your soul. And then it’s your turn to share a lunch box note. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resources:Song: "Lunch Box Notes" by Point of GraceAlbum: Lady Wisdom by Point of Grace August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re told in Proverbs to trust in the Lord with all our heart. We’re shown in the Psalms how to do that. Pastor and author, H.B. Charles looks at ten Psalms that encourage stubborn trust. That kind of reliance on God allows us to bring our complaints, sorrows, and daily struggles to the God who sees and hears and cares. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Psalms of Trust: Living with Confidence in God at All Times by H.B. Charles, Jr. August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you capture a young person’s imagination so they get interested in the Bible? Jack and Liz had that same question. Their answer was to create a character named Patrick. Their imagination went wild when they wondered what might happen if a 10-year old kid found himself yanked into his Bible? Hear about Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventures on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Kid-Life Crisis (Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure) by Jack and Liz Hagler August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You’ve heard about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. But is there a spiritual upside to AI? On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, in a world saturated with digital information, people hunger for human connection as they wrestle with life’s biggest questions. Chief Technology Officer of ExploreGod, Yvonne Carlson sees the Internet as a mission field. Can we leverage technology to connect hearts with the gospel? Featured resource:Website: exploregod.com August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He’s known as America’s pastor. Bestselling inspirational author, Max Lucado talks about cultivating a strong faith in an age of anxiety, chaos and exhaustion. With all the uncertainty and fear, headlines riddled with foreboding warnings, how does a Christian thrive? Max says we need to look at an Old Testament prophet and learn from him. Don’t miss Max Lucado on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos and Exhaustion by Max Lucado August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has something come between you and your adult child? Have you experienced a fracture in the relationship you can’t understand? On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, some hope from author and speaker, Dr. Kathy Koch. She’ll provide practical help in resolving the conflict and finding peace with your adult children. The pain and the grief are real. So what steps do you take in order to heal? Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the key to a meaningful life is not in finding all the answers, but in asking better questions? Speaker and author J.R. Briggs believes the right questions can transform your life, your marriage, your parenting and all your relationships. What's the process of learning how to ask those good questions? Hear a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation on the art of asking better questions. Featured resource:The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing an infant home from the hospital is a wonderful, life-altering event. But there's a problem. How do you deal with the exhaustion? If you are being deprived of sleep because of a new baby, Deana Thayer has some advice. She's an infant sleep consultant and parent coach. What's the best way to help mom, dad, and baby learn better sleep habits? Hear the practical help on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." Featured resources:Article: Infant Sleep: Laying the FoundationArticle: Everything New Parents Should Know About Baby Cribs August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Divorce can make even the most confident person question every decision. When fear, conflicting advice, and financial uncertainty take over, how do you determine what is truly right for you? Divorce can make even the most confident person question every decision. When fear, conflicting advice, and financial uncertainty take over, how do you determine what is truly right for you?In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan speak with Amy Armstrong, a nationally recognized expert in conflict resolution, parent coaching, mediation, and family systems. Amy is the founder of the Center for Family Resolution and the Center for Coach Development, as well as the author of *Real-Time Parenting: Choose Your Action Steps for the Present Moment* and the upcoming book *Boundary Basics: Simple Steps to Resolve Conflict*. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal divorce experience, Amy explains how to rebuild trust in yourself—one small decision at a time. She shares why repeatedly thinking through the same decision may signal a lack of self-trust and introduces a practical framework for placing decisions into three categories: yes, no, or later. The conversation also explores how to choose support people who hold a positive vision for your future, set boundaries based on what you want to protect, and move away from language that keeps you feeling powerless. Amy, Karen, and Catherine discuss the connection between emotional regulation and financial clarity, especially when one spouse has significantly more financial knowledge than the other. Amy also offers insight from her work training judges, including why family court outcomes can be unpredictable and why being brief, clear, prepared, and emotionally grounded can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize when you are not trusting yourself Why practicing with small decisions builds confidence How the “yes, no, or later” framework reduces rumination What to look for in a genuinely supportive person How to establish boundaries without trying to control someone else Why financial clarity should come before major divorce decisions How to communicate more effectively in mediation and family court When your decisions align with verified information, your priorities, and what is true for you, you can move through divorce with greater clarity and confidence. Learn more about My Divorce Solution and access additional divorce resources at MyDivorceSolution.com About Amy Armstrong Amy Armstrong, LISW-S, is a nationally recognized leader in conflict resolution, coach education, and program design. With expertise in mediation, parenting coordination, and parent coaching, she has spent 15 years helping families and professionals replace emotional reactivity with greater clarity, confidence, and personal authority. Amy is the founder of the Center for Family Resolution and the Center for Coach Development. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Parents Magazine, and USA Today, as well as on CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox News. She is the author of Real-Time Parenting: Choose Your Action Steps for the Present Moment and the forthcoming Boundary Basics: Simple Steps to Resolve Conflict. Amy's gift to our listeners: https://podcast.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/wechat Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/coachamyarmstrong TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyarmstrongconflictfree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyarmstrong_conflict_free/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the past four years, you've heard the faith, hope, and love of Colleen Chao in the midst of her journey with cancer. On July 27, Colleen's physical struggles ended and now she is home. We'll look back at some of the lessons she learned as she dealt with cancer and how her writing in the last few years exhibited God's mercy and grace. Hear a tribute to Colleen Chao on Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned resources:Film: "In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God" about Colleen Chao's lifeRevive Our Hearts podcast 8/3/26: Remembering Collen Chao Past conversations with Colleen:April 19, 2022 - Hope in the Face of DeathOctober 20, 2022 - Hope in the Face of Death UpdateNovember 1, 2023 - Out of the Shadow WorldFebruary 19, 2025 - Following Christ Through CancerOctober 22, 2025 - Reflections on Heaven in the Face of Death Books by Colleen Chao:In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender GodOut of the Shadow WorldOn Our Way Home August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you make the little moments of life matter? That’s what author and artist Ruth Chou Simons will discuss on Chris Fabry Live. Ruth is the mom of six boys and knows daily parenting struggles. She believes a beautiful, meaningful life is attainable, but it’s not automatic. How does the gospel inform how you make dinner, decorate your home, and embrace every moment you’re given? Hear some encouragement for your soul on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life by Ruth Chou Simons Resource mentioned:Film: "In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God" about Colleen Chao's life August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are questions everyone needs to answer: How did I get here? Why is there so much evil in the world? What does a just and fair society look like? For many, including some of the world's greatest intellectuals, this quest has led them from atheism to Jesus. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris and author Nathan Guy will discuss the core beliefs of Christianity and explore the reasons these former atheists now believe the Gospel. Featured resource:Article: "Some of Christianity's Biggest Skeptics are Becoming Vocal Converts"Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
We live in a culture that is shaped by anxiety and striving. As a result, trusting God may more difficult. Guest host Susie Larson will give you biblical encouragement for building an inner life anchored in God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love. Find out what God does when you trust Him—on the next Equipped with Chris Broks. Featured resource:More Than You Can Imagine by Susie LarsonWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
On July 28, we celebrated 100 years of Moody Radio. And God’s not done with us! We’re looking to the future. What’s next for Moody Radio? Join us, along with guest host Karl Clauson, as we talk about how to continue proclaiming the gospel across the airwaves and beyond. We hope you can join us for a hopeful conversation about the future of gospel broadcasting when you tune into Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 28 marks Moody Radio's 100th birthday and we are celebrating with you! Join guest host Karl Clauson for the next Equipped as we mark God's faithfulness with memorable stories, historic audio, and special guests Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Doug Hastings, and Phil Shappard. Hope you can join us for the party as we celebrate turning 100 on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped. Featured resources:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy KochWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Have you ever considered that the field of economics points to the existence of God? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries will outline how God’s economic principles, patterns and promises all reveal His sustaining power over creation. From your backyard garden to international affairs – it all points to evidence of our Divine Creator! Featured resource:Economic Evidence for God by Chuck BentleyWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.